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Reviews of the film “Mr. Nobody” are ambiguous and make you think. Some believe that this is an incredibly deep and complex film, while others criticize the film for an overly long storyline and a huge number of unnecessary scenes. But where is the truth and why was the movie adaptation of “Mr. Nobody” (2009) so excited by the minds of the audience? You will find the description and content of the film in this article. We will answer the most popular questions of the audience, reveal the secrets of the storyline.
What is the movie about
Let's find out why the reviews about “Mr. Nobody” were divided into two fronts and since 2009 have been opposing each other.
Nemo No one leads a normal existence with his wife Eliza and three children until the moment when the reality begins to change and the main character wakes up as an old man in 2092. Mr. Nobody, at 118, is the oldest person in the world and the last mortal among the new generation, where no one dies thanks to the eternal regeneration of cells. But this absolutely strange futuristic world does not scare the protagonist. The only questions that are of interest to him at the present time: have I chosen the right life for myself, has I chosen that woman whom I had to love to the end and raise common children? Now Nemo’s main goal is to find the right answer.
Frequent reviews of the film “Mr. Nobody,” attracting a large number of viewers to the movie, highlight the following points:
- A beautiful story and a very interesting point of view: circumstances of life, parallel universes, developing depending on our choice.
- At first this film may seem a little strange, but the more you watch, the more you begin to plunge into its world.
- “Mr. Nobody” sends you on a spiritual and philosophical journey. Nemo is a man telling his story to a journalist in the 22nd century, when his life is fleetingly approaching the final stage. The film has an interesting concept, but the presentation is most fascinating. Definitely this is a beautiful, exciting, impressive film.
- Incredible music. Viewing such a complex and deep picture is diluted with very bright and positive songs. Thanks to the excellent soundtracks, known to everyone, there remains a pleasant "aftertaste" from watching the movie.
Story line
It all starts with real uncertainty. The hero is the same, the name is the same, looks like all his prototypes, but each Nemo’s story is completely different. During the first 30 minutes of viewing it is impossible to make out where reality is and where fiction.
Reviews of the movie “Mr. Nobody” prove that this film is incredibly confusing and unusual. And this is fair. Firstly, the storyline in the film adaptation is not one - there are six of them (and these are only the largest). Secondly, all the stories are so closely connected that without careful viewing it is impossible to keep track of how the film throws you from one Nemo to another. That is why the reviews of “Mr. Nobody” are ambiguous and contradict each other.
Initially, we see how one Nemo Nobody lives life with a certain Elisa, they have three children, a good house. But here the plot switches to our protagonist, who sits by the crystal-clear pool next to a chic house, but his wife is now named Jin, and they have two boys. And again, a sharp, barely noticeable transition to the new story of Nemo, who is in love with a certain Anna. It would seem that the film can no longer be confusing, but according to the script this is only the beginning, which caused a storm of motley reviews. “Mr. Nobody” reveals a new storyline telling about a little boy who was born with an incredible gift to see the future.
The main part of the film tells about the little Nemo, who constantly has to make choices. Scene - and the boy thinks whether to buy him an eclair or a roll. Another scene - and the child passes by three girls - Eliza, Anna and Jean. The next scene - and little Nemo has to decide with which of the parents he wants to stay after their divorce - with mom or dad.
Review
Despite the mixed opinions of critics, reviews of “Mr. Nobody” prove that this film is worth watching.
This is a magnificent, experimental, stunning story, expressed in a fiercely complex and truly original film adaptation. Jacques Van Dormal - director of the film - was able to create an exciting sci-fi picture, beautifully shot and framed.
Reviews of “Mr. Nobody” suggest that this film adaptation is comparable only to a two-hour run. While watching a movie, the brain is in a constant race, thoughts scatter at lightning speed, if only to keep up with the plot. The scenes in this film are constantly moving back and forth, jumping from one universe to another, from one time span to another. This is a fascinating experience that will be appreciated as a cult favorite for science fiction lovers.
Nemo Nobody, waking up in the future, is dying away, but his memory sometimes gives out conflicting pieces from life. The protagonist is not entirely sure whether this happened to him or not. Did Nemo fall in love or become a hermit without a residence? Caring for a sick father or becoming a successful businessman? Died after he rejected the love of his life and married the first girl he saw dancing at school? Did Nemo drown in a car in a lake or at the bottom of his own pool? And did it drown or was it a car accident? And how can the main character be both alive and dead?
Scientific reference
Thanks to reviews and reviews about “Mr. Nobody,” you can understand that this film is preferred by thinking people. This picture is incredibly luxurious and smart. The screen version refers to the big bang theory, the nature of time, the theory of superstrings, as well as the idea that the universe is divided every time you make a decision. At this moment, many versions of yourself are being created that exist in parallel worlds as possible options for your life.
The film addresses the theme that the universe is prone to endless separation. That is why cigarette smoke cannot get back into the cigarette, and jam can no longer be separated from the porridge. And at the moment when this process reaches a peak, the Universe will begin to shrink, which means that all processes, time, actions will go in the opposite direction, like rewinding a video tape.
But what about the butterfly effect?
Judging by the comments of the audience, “Mr. Nobody” attracted attention due to the butterfly effect. In the film, when an old man tells his story as a child, he says that he chose his mom and dad because they told him about this idea.
Later, little Nobody said that he could predict the future. So is the plot really related to the butterfly effect?
It is important to note that the film has nothing to do with time travel - this is evidenced by numerous reviews of the film "Mr. Nobody." The butterfly effect in this case is not ability, but the reason taken to extremes.
Then what's the point
The discussion of “Mr. Nobody” led the audience to the idea that the essence of the film is how our choice affects the development of further events. This is not a life story of one person, not a fantastic tale-reflection on the future. If you do not take into account the rather strange ending, then the meaning of the film is clear:
- A little boy (9-10 years old) faces the first difficulties. He sees his mother cheating on her father with another man, and later their marriage collapses. A very young Nemo must decide with whom to stay after a divorce, because making a choice is not so simple. It is at this moment that a different child begins to develop different versions of the life of himself.
- A moment - and Nemo is already sitting on the train with his mother, and later he meets the girl Anna, falls in love, loses her and finds her. A moment - and the boy remains with his lonely sick father, who needs to be looked after. A moment - and these two stories begin to separate, like cells in the body. That is why in one version of himself Nemo dies on his wedding day, in another he becomes a businessman, in the third he wanders along the street without housing, in the fourth he has to live with his wife, who has obvious mental deviations.
- But little Nemo knows for sure that he is already in love with beautiful Anna, and only with her does he want to grow up and spend the rest of his life.
Ending explanation
All reviews of the film about “Mr. Nobody” are united by a common question: why was it necessary to show how time turned back?
The most amazing thing that happened in the film: old Nemo became aware of what was happening. He discovered that he was in the children's imagination, and then accepted this fact. In real life, such a task would be impossible and unimaginable. The effect of such enlightenment shows how old Nemo laughs, going through all his life again. Perhaps it was with this gesture that the director wanted to convey to the viewer that life, in spite of everything, should not be taken so seriously. And this means that all our actions, decisions and goals, sooner or later, can lead to destruction and happiness at the same time, so you should not be afraid to take the wrong steps and regret what happened.
Heroes and actors
Reviews of the film “Mr. Nobody” did not disregard the main character - Nemo Nobody, played by the famous Jared Leto. The viewer has previously seen the musician and actor in one person in such a film as “Requiem for a Dream” (2000).
In an interview, Jared Leto admitted that he had to play 12 versions of himself, most of which were so harmoniously written into the film that it was impossible to notice them without careful viewing.
Jared Leto made a huge contribution to this film, it’s hard to imagine any other actor in his place. Everything is perfect here - behavior, appearance, game, transfer of emotions, immersion and atmosphere. Yes, and younger versions of the protagonist are incredibly similar to Jared Leto. So, the little Nemo at the age of nine was played by Thomas Byrne, and at the age of fifteen - Toby Rugbo.
The director and screenwriter all rolled into one Jacques Van Dormal perfectly matched the rest of the characters. The main character, appearing quite often in the picture, is Diana Krueger, who played Anna. Judging by the reviews of critics about “Mr. Nobody,” this duet is incredibly harmonious, despite the fact that initially they planned to take on the role of Anna Eva Green.
Other actors:
- Eliza was played by Sarah Polly. In her younger version is Claire Stone.
- The role of an adult Jin went to actress Pham Lin Dan, and at the age of fifteen, Audrey Giacomini.
- Mama Nemo was played by Natasha Little, and her father - Rhys Evans.
A few more reviews of the movie “Mr. Nobody” (2009)
- Jaco Van Dormal spent as long as 13 years to come up with a full story and portray it on the screen. This is one of those films that really create “porridge” in the head. Because of this, people begin to be aggressive towards the general concept of the film, because they simply can not understand and withstand this load. The viewer needs only thirty minutes to lose touch between the characters, to stop remembering all the interchanges and the main lines.
- “Mr. Nobody” has an amazing multi-layered plot that keeps you until the end of the viewing. The film captivates and shows that nothing is impossible. But the main thing in this film is also that each person will extract from it an important and useful for himself.
- This is an incredibly beautiful film that many can recall the famous “Cloud Atlas”. Here is a space journey to Mars, because Nemo promised Eliza to dispel her ashes after death. And then the viewer involuntarily thinks - Eliza existed, but there is no Martian tourist center. Was it all real or was it a figment of the imagination of nine-year-old Nemo? Here is a strange city where all people look as if they had left the cover of a family magazine. And how did Mr. Nobody ever manage to end up in this crazy world where even the ocean is gathered in pieces, bringing them by helicopters?
Negative ratings
The main problem of the film, which caused a storm of bad reviews, is too long a plot. Connoisseurs of science fiction paintings did not notice this, and those who wanted to see something action-packed and humorous, of course, were disappointed:
- The film is very complex and difficult to understand. Without preparation, or at least basic knowledge, understanding it will be practically impossible. Conservatives who believe that time travel does not exist, like the universe with parallel worlds, will find this film boring, stretched and stupid.
- The genre is not at all suitable for romantic dates or a collective pastime. It is recommended to watch “Mr. Nobody” at convenient hours, preferably alone. Nothing should interfere with viewing, because attention and concentration are very important here. All the details will ultimately help you find the answer.
- The film does not show at all what the director wanted to say. When the old man begins to explain where so many different versions of Nemo came from, then something strange happens. The end of the film is continuous rewind, which makes you think. But the most attentive will find a connection between the ending and the slogan of the film, which sounds like this: "Everything is possible until a choice is made." This suggests that the decision maker is always trying to look into the future and understand what his choice may lead to. Hence the theme of the butterfly effect is raised: whatever you do, all this can lead to various inevitable consequences, and spending time on them is stupid and inexpedient.
“Mr. Nobody” is definitely worth watching, but only if you are ready to arrange a two-hour brainstorming session.